Join librarians Jessi and Erin as they sit down with Nick Tanzi, a straight-talking tech expert, author, and Assistant Director of the South Huntington Public Library, who admits he has a "love-hate relationship" with AI. From ChatGPT doing homework to AI chatbots giving questionable advice, Nick reveals what's happening in our kids' digital world.

Discover why Nick calls AI a "non-consensual relationship" that's invaded our lives, and learn how to turn this uninvited guest into a helpful tool for your family.

Whether you're AI-savvy or AI-scared, this episode cuts through the tech jargon to give you practical guidance on:

• Teaching your kids to spot AI's mistakes and biases
• Using AI tools together as a family (yes, like testing ChatGPT with questions you know the answers to!)
• Protecting your children from AI's hidden risks while embracing its benefits

Episode #18, January 2025

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Time Stamps:

0:00 – Introduction

2:07 – What is A.I./overview

4:39 – Current concerns

9:05 – How should this technology be used in education

10:20 – Entry points for parents to engage with AI

12:30 – Bias and popularity vs correctness

15:20 – How to know where the data is coming from

16:38 – How can libraries support AI literacy education

18:20 – How can parents approach this topic with their child?

25:36 – What to do with A.I.

28:15 – A.I. and the complications of language

29:35 - CLEAR Framework for Generative AI by Leo Lo

32:24 – Picking the right tool for the right job

35:25 – The future